6.8 - Limitations of Generics
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Practice Questions
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Can you declare a generic array of type T in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what type parameters mean in terms of concrete classes.
What is a wrapper class in Java?
💡 Hint: Consider examples you learned about, like Integer for int.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Can you create an array of a generic type T?
💡 Hint: Think about how arrays work with types.
Can static fields be of generic type?
💡 Hint: Consider what static members actually represent.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a generic class, design a method that demonstrates type erasure and explain what issues could arise if type information were preserved.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical effects on type integrity.
Write a snippet of code attempting to create a static field as a generic type and explain the compilation error it produces.
💡 Hint: Reference back to the rules of static members.
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